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(see attached Job Description for full details) The following list of duties should not be regarded as definitive as they may be reviewed from time to time to take account of changing circumstances. Review all incoming correspondence and enter, using recognised codes, relevant information into the patients electronic medical record in accordance with the coding protocol. Accurate and timely coding of patient information gathered from paper and electronic medical records, as well as correspondence received from other healthcare providers. Follow up actions from correspondence based on internal processes and protocols that will ensure that patients receive the most appropriate services and continuity of care.

Working closely with internal clinical and administrative staff to ensure optimal levels of patient care and timely follow up actions.

Process and scan inbound clinical correspondence into patients electronic medical record in accordance with the scanning protocol.

Organise the medical record of patients whom you are coding, to harmonise problem titles, group symptom development and assign the appropriate status to medical information.

Recognise own knowledge limits and seek advice from clinical or administrative colleagues as appropriate.

Process/summarise new incoming medical notes in accordance with the summarising protocol.

Culling and sorting of patient records and letters in preparation for summarising Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the patients medical history To interpret reports from hospitals to ensure accuracy of the coding process.

Deal with any queries relating to clinical coding. Monitoring progress of notes summarising against Practice targets.

They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.

They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation.

All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Equality and diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it.

By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

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